Skoda Octavia Mk2 Rear Shock Absorber Failure
Skoda
Octavia
2004
All
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
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Rear shock absorbers on Octavia Mk2 fail at 100,000-120,000 miles causing a bouncy ride and wallowing over bumps. MOT failure if leaking. Replacement costs £150-280 per side.
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